Dewatering Solutions
In instances where the concentration of solids within water is so great, the characteristics of the liquid can change from free-flowing to that of a viscous slurry. Whilst also considered to be a “dirty water problem”, the reality is that a very different approach is required to solve the challenge.
Siltbuster has an extensive range of dewatering solutions which has been developed to receive material of this kind for the purpose of reducing its moisture content through the removal of water from the solids – changing its characteristics from a liquid to solid and therefore reducing its overall cost of disposal to landfill as a dry waste rather than liquid.
A range of solutions exist for purchase or hire – with selection dependent upon the nature of the material, its dewatering characteristics as well as the volumes required to be processed per day.
Siltbuster Filter Press
The Siltbuster Filter Press range can rapidly be deployed to sites making them ideal for use on short term projects. They are also ideal for providing additional/emergency treatment capacity to support existing on-site dewatering facilities, either as a standalone solution or as part of a complete Siltbuster water treatment/dewatering package.
Our presses are, as standard, located on their own dedicated stand enabling the pressed solids (filter cake) to be discharged directly into a standard waste skip. They come complete with an integral feed pump, automatically transferring the sludge into the press.
Our filter presses are available in a range of sizes. For an example profile drawing.
Typical Applications: Sludge dewatering, Construction Works, Additional dewatering capacity
Siltbuster Siltstoppa Systems
Siltbuster Siltstoppa Bags provide a low-cost solution for dewatering of sludges and slurry. Pre-conditioned (flocculated) slurry is pumped into the Siltstoppa Bag, which will then de-water by letting the water through the geotextile fabric whilst the trapped solids remain in the bag.
Siltstoppa Dewatering Bags are available individually, to sit on a suitable slab or drainage area, or can be supplied as a complete treatment solution with a sludge conditioning unit and a Siltbuster Siltstoppa Skip (RORO).
Once full, the Siltstoppa bag can either be split open and emptied on-site by means of an excavator (or similar equipment) or the full RORO container can be transported for off-site disposal.
Dewatering properties and time can be vastly improved if used in conjunction with a Siltbuster chemical dosing system for the automatic introduction of flocculants and polymers.
Where containment is of concern, the Siltstoppa geotextile dewatering bags can be placed within dedicated RORO skips to ensure the filtered water is captured and stored prior to discharge. Siltstoppa profile drawing.
Typical Applications: Slurry Dewatering, Fine Solids Reclamation, Container Sludge Storage
Siltbuster Solidify XL
Solidify XL is a super-absorbent hydrogel for stabilising wet slurries, silts and sludges, transforming them into a solid material which can be stacked and disposed of as a solid waste.
It is an ideal solution for stabilising small volumes of slurry for disposal where volumes make other dewatering solutions non-viable.
For typical applications, between 5 and 15 kg of Solidify XL should be used to stabilise 1 tonne of slurry (dependent on the water concentration and presence of other contaminants).
Typical applications: Slurries, Sludge, Wet Wastes
Siltbuster Silt Fence
Siltbuster Silt Fence is a practical, economic and effective method to reduce storm water run-off pollution and weather erosion, protecting local water courses. Silt Fences have been used extensively in other countries with a proven track record and is becoming commonplace in the UK, including as Best Management Practice on construction projects for erosion management and surface runoff control.
Siltbuster uses the Terrastop™ Premium Silt Fence, a high quality, permeable, technical filter fabric that can be installed as an entrenched vertical perimeter barrier fence. It is designed to intercept and detain run-off, trapping harmful silt through settlement and filtration.
Tried and tested, the Siltbuster Silt Fence, is effective if used correctly and we have ‘easy to follow’ guidelines available of do’s and don’ts for an optimum result.
Applications: Building sites, Haul Roads, Spoil heaps, Quarries